Here is an art fair to do where it will not be so hot!
http://www.artforalaskaparks.com/
Today's forecast high is 56!
4,000 miles North of Memphis, Mapquest says 67 hour drive.
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Yes, that was the question of this past weekend asked by our friends and family. We participated in NW Folklife for the 4th year in a row and for the 2nd time in 5 years there was a shooting at the Seattle Center during the festival. So now we hav
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Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair, in the park, in the heat! This is only the second year I have done this show and I have to say it was hotter than last year on Saturday…104 degrees.
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Hi all,
I have been accepted to do the Peters Valley Fine Craft show at the Sussex County fairgrounds in New Jersey. Has anyone done this show or know anything about the show. I need to send money fairly quickly here, so those of you in New Je
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Courtesy Dionne Wachowiak, Milwaukee Museum of Art
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Hi, everyone - In addition to Art Fair Insiders and Zapplication, what sources do you use to find fairs and shows? And what sources do you use to help you decide which to try?
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Read more…Lil Street Craft Fair
Geri,
Yes, the one in Chicago at the end of this month. I am signed up for it bit understand that it's not a good show. I would like opinions of other artists/crafters who have done this show in the past.
Many many thanks,
Ron Andrews
Newbie to AFI
Hello All. Recently joined this fine organization and look forward to seeing and meeting people from all parts of this great country.
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not many people
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